Yes, you can call 911 on your cell phone. However, be prepared to give the 911 call taker information about your location, because it is not like calling 911 on your home phone. It is free to call 911 on your cell phone.

Assume the 911 call taker does not know your location. Even if your cell phone is able to provide location information, the chances are you will need to provide the 911 call taker with additional location information. Remember, the approximate location the 911 center receives could be as large as 3 football fields or more. Be prepared to give specific directions to your location.

Look for landmarks, large buildings, street signs or paperwork nearby that may contain address information. Think back to the main street or highway you were near when your emergency occurred. If others are around, ask them where you are. Do not depend on your cell phone to tell 911 where you are!

Maybe or maybe not, depending upon your cell phone and the technology available within the 911 center your 911 call connects with. The safest way to approach the problem is to assume that the 911 call taker will not know your phone number and be prepared to provide them with that information.

Seconds save lives. The more questions 911 call takers ask, the more information they can pass on to the emergency personnel responding to your 911 call. This information allows the emergency personnel to more accurately prepare. In addition, when dealing with medical calls many 911 call takers are trained to give emergency pre arrival instructions. These instructions start the emergency response to the situation immediately.

Once the basic information and reason for the 911 call is obtained, the 911 call taker stays on the line with the caller and sends information to a Police, Fire, or EMS dispatcher. That person then dispatches, or sends, the appropriate help to the 911 caller. In many cases, the 911 call taker will continue to ask questions, give emergency response information and pass on situation updates to the responding personnel until help arrives at the scene.

Your call to 911 may need to be transferred to another agency because cell phone calls are sent to a 911 answering point based on cell radio coverage. Cell coverage areas don’t always match political boundaries, so most calls are routed to a 911 answering point that serves the majority of the area. Your call may need to be transferred to the appropriate agency for the area.

Each 911 center is unique. Some 911 personnel are trained to take any 911 call that comes to them. Others are only trained to take police, fire or medical related calls. Be assured that if a 911 call has to be transferred, it is to give the caller the best response.

It is usually best to pull over when calling 911, as there is less chance of the cell phone signal being dropped if in a stationary location. Additionally, any emergency instructions that need to be carried out can best be done while stopped. Finally, if help needs to reach you it is best to be in one place so help can get to you, instead of trying to meet them somewhere. If you cannot safely pull over to speak to 911 then stay calm, pay attention to the roadway with surrounding vehicles, and follow the 911 call taker’s instructions.

No, please don’t program 911 or use the auto 911 feature. There are numerous accidental calls to 911 from cell phones that have this feature. The callers often don’t realize that their phone has called 911. Help reduce accidental calls to 911 by only calling when you have a life-threatening emergency.

Contact the Municipal Center at 734-287-6550 to determine if the Animal Shelter has room. If you are a Taylor resident, go to the shelter at 25555 Northline, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or Saturday 9 to 11 a.m. Bring the animal's shot information with you. Brings your driver’s license or State ID.

To find animals available for adoption, you may visit the Animal Shelter at 25555 Northline Road on Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., or Saturday from 9 - 11 a.m. You may also view animals on the Friends of Taylor Animal Shelter Facebook Page.

The closing agent should have provided you with a Property Transfer Affidavit (Form 2766) and a Homeowners Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit (Form 2368) to file with the local assessing office. A copy of your Deed should also be provided. The Deed is the actual document which transfers the property to you. The forms can be mailed to: City of TaylorAssessors Office23555 Goddard RoadTaylor, MI 48180. They can also be dropped off at the Call Center (located in the Building Department) and we are located in:City Hall 23555 Goddard Road Taylor, MI 48180 Directions: Goddard Road quarter mile east of Telegraph Road. Our office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The transfer of property requires the filing of a Property Transfer Affidavit (Form 2766) and if this home will be your principal residence a Homeowners Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit (From 2368) with the local assessing office. A closing agent is required to provide these forms at the property closing. If you did not use a closing agent, the forms can be obtained from the Call Center in City Hall or look under Assessing Forms on the Assessor's Page.

This information can be obtained by contacting Taylor City Hall - Assessing Department at 734-374-1315. If you are a new owner and your new home will be your principal residence you will need to file a Homeowners Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit (Form 2368) with the Assessors Office to obtain the exemption. This is a one time filing requirement as long as your qualification status does not change.

The additional property tax will be based upon the added market value of the improvements. The additional assessed value and taxable value increase will be half of the added market value. The additional taxable value times the millage rate will calculate the tax increase due to the improvements. Contact the Assessing Department at 734-374-1315 and we can assist you in this estimate and calculation.

Land divisions are subject to review by both Panning and Assessing Departments who coordinates the review process. Whether or not the property is buildable would be subject to City ordinances, as well as the Land Division Act of 1997. The Assessing Department can assist you with any questions regarding the Land Division process and provide the required Land Division Application. Questions regarding the buildable status would be answered by the Building Department. Application for a lot split/and or combination can be found under Assessing Forms on the Assessor's Page.

Contact the Assessing Department at 734-374-1315 for an estimate of the new taxes. However, you can take half of the estimated property value and multiply it by the applicable current year millage rate for a rough estimate. (($80,000 market value x 50% = 40,000 times the most recent Summer and Winter Homestead millages combined, .0512623 (51.2623 Mills) = $2,050.49)). This estimate does not include 1% administration fee or special assessments.

Your property tax will increase. The increase in property tax is calculated from the millage rate and the increase in taxable value. For example, if the building improvement taxable value is $5,000 and the current homestead tax rate is 51 mills, the increase in property tax is $5,000 x .051 mills = $255.00.If the same improvement is a rental or non-homestead property, remember to add an additional 18 mills for school operating taxes. The millage rate for non-homestead in this example is 69 mills. The increase in property taxes for the non-homestead property would be $5,000 x .069 mills = $345.00.

If a taxpayer builds a shed or other building improvement, property taxes will increase depending on when the addition is discovered. The assessor is allowed by state law to go back in time two years and add value for the improvement. When the addition is discovered, the taxpayer will also be charged fines and penalties for not pulling a building permit. The taxpayer may also be required to tear the structure down.

Certified copies of death records, of only those who have passed in Taylor, can be obtained in person or by mail through the City Clerk’s office located at:Taylor City Hall23555 Goddard RoadTaylor, MI 48180

Mail requests are to include: - The name of the decedent - The date of death (if known) - The name, address, and telephone number of the requester - The number of copies requested - A check or money order made out to the City of Taylor in the correct amount

The copy of the first certified record is $15, and additional copies are $5 each.

The Wayne County Clerk’s office is responsible for Marriage Licenses, Assumed Names for Businesses (DBAs), Permit to Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW), and Passport Services. They can be contacted at 313-224-6262 or through the Wayne County Clerk Website.

The Michigan Building Code states "Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain a required permit."

In general, exterior work, fence, siding, windows, roofing, and concrete require a permit. Any interior work that requires a structural change will require a permit. Interior cosmetic work does not require a permit (i.e. painting, replacing tile, carpeting).

Applications and fee schedules can be found on City Forms. Completed applications are processed at the Municipal Building at 23555 Goddard Road. You can make payments with cash, check, or money order. If you mail the application and request paid permit/receipt be returned by mail, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE). Permits that are processed with no enclosed SASE will not be returned. No work can be started until a permit has been issued.

Inspection results are available after 10 a.m. on the day after the inspection is completed. Please contact us at 734-287-6550 and we can email the report to you. You may also pick it up at City Hall, 23555 Goddard.

Any change of ownership requires a Certificate of Occupancy prior to occupancy.

A change in owners, tenants, or use in commercial buildings requires a new Certificate of Occupancy.

Certificates required. No building or structure, or part thereof, which is hereafter erected or altered, shall be occupied or used or the same caused to be done, unless and until a certificate of occupancy has been issued for such building or structure. Any change of ownership shall require a certificate of occupancy. [Zoning Ordinance, Sec 25.06]

Any owner who fails to comply with any of the rental dwelling requirements shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction punishable by a fine of $150.00, $250.00 for second offense and $500.00 for subsequent offenses. A fine can be issued for each day the violation exists.

Please use the New Business Certificate of Occupancy Checklist. This checklist will assist you with obtaining your Certificate of Occupancy and Business License required to operate a business within the City of Taylor. New Business C of O Checklist

A building permit application that requires plan review must be submitted to the Building Department with 3-sets of plan drawings and a digital copy on a CD or Flash Drive. Payment for your review is also due at the time they are submitted for review. Plans received without a digital copy and/or without payment will not undergo review until the digital copy and/or payment is received. *No Exceptions*

Plans undergo review for approximately two weeks. The size and complexity of the project and completeness of the document submitted may alter this time frame. Plan reviews are done on a first in, first out basis.

You will need to bring your driver's license or state issued ID and contractor's license to the Building Department in order to register your contractor's license with the Building Department. There is no registration form to register.

All building/zoning permit applications received through the Building Department are subject to a Zoning Review Fee (ZRF). (eff. 7-12-10)

A zoning review is performed to determine if the project you are proposing meets the requirements of the City of Taylor Zoning Ordinance. The fee is collected at the time the permit is dropped off at the Building Department. Zoning review fees are non-refundable.

The ZRF does not include plan review fees and/or permit fees. Applications submitted to the Building Department that are subject to a zoning review will not be reviewed until the ZRF has been paid.

Permits exempt from a Zoning Review: removal and replacement of existing roofing, siding, windows or concrete.

If you are establishing a new business you must submit a Letter of Intent to the Planning Department. If you are an established business, you can renew your business license by completing a business license application and submitting it to the City for processing.

Yes, you must apply for a special license for each of them: - A separate fee of $50 each applies to Precious Metal and Second Hand Licenses. - Amusement devices must be approved by the City Council and separate fees apply.

All taxi cab companies that pick-up fares in the City Of Taylor are required to be approved by the city council and require a license. The license fee is $500 per year, plus a $30 vehicle inspection fee and a $20 background check for all drivers. If you only drop off your fare in Taylor, no license is required.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays through Sundays during the spring and summer (April-November). From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in fall and winter (November-April). Special event hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Yes. Late winter/spring trips last one hour. The rates for them are $4 for Taylor schools and $5 for non Taylor schools this rate is per child and adult. Two teachers admitted free. Taylor School District groups qualify for free busing when booking we will book a bus for you. Tours offered at 10 and 11:15 a.m., and 12:45 p.m., Wednesday through Friday only. Maximum group size is 30. Call 734-374-5946 to book a time and date.

Generally, advertising for an adult, pornographic website that is sent to an email address does not violate federal law or the current laws of most states. In some states it may be a violation of law if the sender knows the recipient is under the age of 18. Such advertising can be reported to your service provider and, if known, the service provider of the originator. It can also be reported to your state and federal legislators, so they can be made aware of the extent of the problem.

Sex offenders have contacted children via most of the major on-line services and the Internet. The most important factors in keeping your child safe online are: - the utilization of appropriate blocking software and/or parental controls - Along with open, honest discussions with your child - Monitoring his/her on-line activity

There are dangers in every part of our society. By educating your children to these dangers and taking appropriate steps to protect them, they can benefit from the wealth of information now available online.

Our dates start filling up early in the year and really start picking up in late February to early March. It is best to reach us before then for new Golf Outings. Don’t let that stop you if you are still looking, we may still have your date available.

The computer lab is generally open to the public whenever the library is open. Please note that the computer lab does close a half hour before the library closes. For notices about lab closures check the Library web page.

Located outside the south entrance of the library stands a silver book drop. Please place library materials in this container when the library is closed. Upon the library's opening the materials will be checked in.

The Taylor Community Library will issue non-residents a temporary library card good for 30 days, with proof of address via Michigan driver's license or state of Michigan ID, subject to age and geographic restrictions.

The Taylor Community Library is a MILibrary library and will honor those library cards from participating libraries.

Within the 30 day period a permanent library card may be obtained from the non-residents home library. Once this permanent library card is issued you are welcome to use it at the Taylor Community Library. Find Participating libraries.

No, as a library user you have the option to call the library at 734-287-4840 and ask a library staff member to renew your items over the phone. A valid library card with bar code number must be provided when the call is made.

Renew materials by using the 24/7 Automated Phone Renewal by dialing 888-672-8983. Enter library card number and pin number and follow menu prompts.

Note: A Numeric Pin is Required. Materials that have holds will not be able to be renewed and should be returned to the library on the scheduled due date otherwise fines will be charged for the overdue item(s).

Yes, the Taylor Community Library has contracted with a materials recovery agency, Unique Management Systems, to encourage library users with long overdue materials to return them to the Library. This action by the library is being undertaken with fairness to all library patrons in mind.

Materials not returned are not available for others to use or borrow. Also, if materials are not returned, in most cases, money from the library budget is used to replace them.

Yes. All users must comply with age and fine restrictions. Present library card or driver's license/state ID at checkout counter. Use for 18 and older is on a first come, first served basis with a 30 minute time limit enforced if others are waiting. Separate restrictions apply for those under 18.

Printing costs will be $0.10 for the first two pages. Printouts are paid to the lab monitor.

If you received a ticket for high grass or weeds, you are automatically placed on a lawn maintenance list. If you wish to be removed from the maintenance list you will need to sign a letter stating that you will maintain the property. The letter can be obtained at the Customer Assistance Counter.

Police officers are trained to minimize their exposure to traffic to keep from getting hit by passing vehicles. Also, officers don’t know who you are; you may be a wanted felon. The officer is just being cautious and trying to assess the stop. Once the officer feels that there is little danger, he/she will show himself/herself.

If you don’t agree with a ticket that an officer wrote you, the side of the road is not the place to contest it. Each driver that is issued a ticket has a right to an appeal. Call the 23rd District Court to set up a court date. There you will be given an opportunity to state your case. Once an officer issues a ticket, he cannot take it back. The only person that can dismiss a ticket is the magistrate or the judge.

Police officers deal with many people for a variety of reasons. However, problems can arise when citizens do not understand how to react. This uncertainty can result in citizens experiencing nervousness, fear, anger and even aggressive behavior.

- Officers may be responding to a complaint phoned into police or have received a report of some criminal activity. - Your presence might indicate you are a possible witness with valuable information, or an officer may believe you are having trouble or need assistance. - Remember their questions are not accusations, and your cooperative responses can ease any possible conflicts

Some often think the police are stopping them for no reason at all. Police must consider many things when stopping and questioning someone. Each situation is different, but some factors they consider are: - Officers may have only a brief description of a suspect, which you might resemble. - You might be in an area where a crime has just occurred. Your actions appear to be suspicious (i.e. running from an area where a crime has just been committed) and you act even more strange when you see the police. - Someone may have pointed you out as a suspect. - Your truthful responses will quickly resolve the situation and the officer can move on

Bail can be posted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 23rd District Court on Goddard Road just east of Telegraph Road. After hours, bond can be paid at the front desk of the Taylor Police Department with cash only.

Depending on the charge and the extent of the case, defendants awaiting court in Taylor could appear anywhere between 1 to 2 days notwithstanding exceptions. Arraignments are held once in the morning and once in the afternoon. The court arraignment location is determined by two factors: where a person was arrested and the type of charge filed against him/her. For more information please call the jail.

Generally, a defendant will be given some type of bond by the judge at arraignment. If unable to post that bond, the defendant will be sent to the Wayne County Jail to await his/her next court date until bond is posted.

- Under 12 years of age: 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. - Under 16 years of age: Midnight - 6 a.m. - Minors are not allowed on public streets or in public places such as parks during curfew hours - Exemptions include: 1) when the minor is accompanied by a parent or other family member who is at least 18 years of age; 2) when coming home from a school, church, or civic function attended with parental permission (must be prepared to prove); 3) in the course of employment. - The minor can be petitioned to juvenile court for violating curfew.

It is a violation of the city’s code of ordinance to create an excessive, unnecessary or unusually loud noise or any noise which either annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the peace and safety of others adjacent to a residential property within 65 feet. The noise ordinance covers the periods of 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Acts such as horns, radios, musical instruments, shouting, animals, whistles/sirens, engine exhaust, car repairs, construction noises, powered equipment, etc. are common noises that the police are called out on. If the officer deems the noise constitutes a violation, the person responsible can be issued a violation.

If the vehicle was towed by the Taylor Police Department you can call 734-287-6611. Your vehicle may also have been towed from private property by an independent towing service and the local police department should also be able to locate that information.

Traffic collision report will be taken by the Taylor Police Department when one of the following reporting criteria is met: - A person involved in the traffic collision has been injured (complaining of pain is considered an injury) or dies. - One of the drivers is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. - One of the drivers has fled the location without stopping to exchange information or check on the welfare of the other parties involved. - City property is involved (city vehicle, light post, signal light, etc.)

Assessments are 50% of the usual selling price of the property. The Michigan Legislature and the Michigan Supreme Court have clearly stated that the actual sales price of a property is not the only controlling factor in determining the True Cash Value calculated by the assessing officer. The local assessor must analyze the sales in each neighborhood to arrive at a uniform and equitable assessment for all properties.

This is very similar to the process that is required when you buy a property and want the bank to lend you the money. The bank requires an appraisal to determine the usual selling price and verify that your purchase price is reasonable.

Normally, sales that involve mortgage foreclosures and sales from relocation companies (Distressed Sales) are not considered typical sales and are not used to determine the value of property in the assessment process. The State Tax Commission has allowed the use of these sales in this declining market, but only under strict conditions. In part, they must be in the same physical condition as when they were assessed (normal maintenance). The City of Taylor has researched these distressed sales during this time period and has used the ones that fall within the Commission’s requirements.

Current real estate listings are not used in determining true cash value of properties.

Rental fees are based on four hours and includes customer set up and clean up. Please plan accordingly. Additional hours: $75 each Outdoor, sheltered pavilion seats up to 80 guests: $300; Whole banquet room holds up to 250-300 guests: $650 (includes kitchen); half room holds 125 guests: $350.Please note: Alcohol is not permitted in facility or on premises. Taylor resident discount available with valid ID.

All transportation must take place within the Taylor city limits and requires an advance 24 hours notice. We provide transportation to the center (referred to as Dial a Ride), to the doctors, banking and pharmacy. All payments to the doctors are due at the time of service. There is $2 fee for doctors’ trips only. All other transportation is free.

Shopping Trips are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. (time-frame at the store). Trip includes pick-up and drop-off at home, and please only buy what you can carry in one trip. Our drivers are not able to assist with your purchases. The shopping schedule is as follows: - Mondays - Meijer - Tuesdays - Walmart - Thursdays - Kroger

Pharmacy and Bank Trips are offered Monday through Thursday (pick up window between 9 and 10 a.m.). Trip includes pick-up and drop-off at home for one person daily.

Doctor Trips are offered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. The fee is $2. Trip includes pick-up and drop-off at home. The Doctor/Dentist/Eye Doctor must be located in the City of Taylor. Please be ready one hour before scheduled appointment.

The Friends of the Ford Senior Center is a 501(c) (3) non profit set up to help raise funds for the seniors at the Ford Senior Center. The annual membership is $12 per year. Lifetime membership is $100.

There are three ways: - Stop by the front counter at the senior center and pick up a free copy. - We can email the newsletter if you provide us your email address. - It can be mailed to you by sending a check for $6, made payable to City of Taylor, 6750 Troy Street, Taylor MI 48180. Please indicate the check is for newsletter and include your phone number.

Stop by the front counter and fill out the class registration. Payment is required at the time of sign up. Please see the class brochure for days, times and pricing as this varies. We cannot accept credit card payments - cash or checks only, please.

If the Taylor District School is closed, there is no transportation provided for dial a ride, doctors, etc. The senior center building will still remain open. If city hall is closed, then the senior center is closed.

Real property is typically land, buildings (including homes) and other permanent structures. A homeowner pays real property taxes on their home. "Personal" property is typically machinery and equipment used in a business. A business taxpayer may therefore receive bills for both real and personal property. In Taylor, a personal property parcel number will start with the sequence 60-999-00.

A mill is the measurement unit of the millage rate. One “mill” equals one dollar of tax on every thousand dollars of taxable value. For example, if a property’s taxable value is $30,000, then 1 mill would equate to $30 tax liability.

These are not new taxes. In previous years, the “Garbage and Disposal,” the “Police and Fire Pension,” and the “Taylor Building Authority” taxes were included in the “City of Taylor” tax line. These tax levies are restricted for a particular function, and for better transparency, were separated on the tax bill.

This is not a new tax. The Police and Fire pension millage is authorized by Michigan Act 345 of 1937 and was voted in by City residents years ago. This millage rate is tied to the police and fire retiree pension and healthcare liability. As the annual liability fluctuates, the millage rate will fluctuate. According to Act 345 language, the millage can increase or decrease without a public vote. The annual increase/decrease is approved by Council before the tax year.

This is not a new tax. This levy is authorized under the Michigan Building Authority Act (Act 31 of 1948). The City levies the tax to pay the Taylor Building Authority for lease obligations and maintenance of buildings in which the Authority has a secure interest in.

The Police and Fire millage is authorized by Act 345 of 1937 and was voted in by City residents years ago. This millage rate is tied to the police and fire retiree pension and healthcare liability. As the annual liability fluctuates, the millage rate will fluctuate. According to Act 345 language, the millage can increase or decrease without a public vote.

The City Treasurer collects the taxes on behalf of all the other taxing entities, including Wayne County, the Taylor School District, the State of Michigan, and the Wayne County Intermediate School District, and disburses the taxes to those other entities at regular intervals. Less than one-half of the taxes are levied by the City. Taxes pay for approximately 50% of the services provided by the various taxing entities.

The EPA levy is part of the Winter tax bill, and is a federal court ordered millage to pay for EPA mandated sewer improvements in the Downriver area, including Taylor. The levy is paid to Wayne County to cover bonds issued by the County to pay for the sewer improvements. The EPA levy will expire when the bonds are paid off in approximately the year 2028.

The Summer tax bill is sent out July 1 and is due September 30 without additional penalty or interest. Certain eligible seniors may qualify for a deferral of the due date to February 15. They may file an Application for Deferment of Summer Taxes, available from the Michigan Department of Treasury or the City Treasurer. The Treasurer’s office accepts payments 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except holidays. There is also a 24-hour secure drop box outside the Pine Street entrance to City Hall in which payments may be made.

Penalties and interest are added onto the tax bills if not paid when due. Taxes are considered delinquent if not paid by the last day of February. The delinquent tax roll is returned to the Wayne County Treasurer for collection on March 1, and delinquent real property tax bills can only be paid to the Wayne County Treasurer. Note that after real property taxes go delinquent March 1st, the tax bill information on the City's website is "frozen" and no longer updated. Information regarding amounts due would be on the Wayne County Treasurer's website. If the tax bill goes unpaid for two years the property is subject to foreclosure for taxes, which no one wants to see happen. Unpaid personal property tax bills continue to be collected by the City Treasurer, with interest added the 1st of each month.

Yes. The Treasurer has been working closely with the Information Technology Department to present tax information online. Taxpayers can go to the City’s website and follow the online service links to be able to see their tax bill. If you are paying late, make sure to look online for the current amount due with penalty and/or interest.

However, remember that once a real property tax bill is delinquent, real property taxes must be paid to the Wayne County Treasurer, and the City's tax bill information on the website is "frozen" and no longer updated. Information on delinquent personal property tax bills continues to be updated, and the City Treasurer continues to collect delinquent personal property taxes.

The tax roll is "frozen" when the delinquent amounts are reported to the Wayne County Treasurer. They are not updated even after you've paid a delinquent amount to the Wayne County Treasurer, as they are intended to represent the amounts due as of the delinquency date.

Yes. The City uses a service provider, Official Payments, to handle online payment of tax bills by credit card. Follow the link below to make your payment. The City Treasurer will not accept credit card payments for tax bills except through the Official Payments website. Official Payments charges a 3% fee for this service. You can also call 1-888-272-9829 to pay by credit card. Use jurisdiction code No. 3211.

The tax bill amount is the product of the taxable value of the property multiplied by the millage rate (plus the 1% administration fee). The taxable value is determined as part of the assessment process by the City Assessor and the growth of the taxable value is limited to inflation by Proposal A unless there has been a change in the ownership of the property. The millage rate is determined by the various taxing entities.

Special Assessments are items such as delinquent water bills or unpaid invoices or unpaid ordinance citations that are authorized to be included on the tax bills for a parcel to ensure payment. The items are not considered taxes for the purpose of a federal itemized tax deduction or for the Michigan Homestead Tax Credit, so there is nothing to be gained by allowing these items to be assessed on your tax bill. There are typically substantial non-payment penalties added prior to the items being added to the tax bill.

If you are concerned that the mortgage company may fail to make the tax payment on a timely basis, just check the online tax information via the City’s website to see if the bill has been paid. Payment of the tax bill will usually be reflected online the next business day after payment is received.

If the original payment has already posted, the tax receiving system will recognize a duplicate payment and reject the payment, which would then be sent back to the payer. If payments are made "simultaneously," then a refund check will be issued by the City upon recognition of the duplicate payment. A duplicate payment is refunded or returned to the payer.

You should look over the entire bill, but pay particular attention to the Homestead Qualified percentage and the taxable value. If you own and occupy your own house, make sure that you are receiving a 100% Homestead percentage. Also, your taxable value increase should not have exceeded the rate of inflation, unless you purchased your property last year or had new construction on your property.

Contact the Assessor’s office at 734-287-6550 for any questions regarding assessments or taxable value. Always be sure to pay the correct amount on the correct parcel with an original tax bill.

This is really a question best answered on an individual-property basis by the City Assessor. However, most property assessments are based on sales studies of properties in the neighborhood. Property owners are entitled to appeal their assessments at the annual March Board of Review after receiving their assessment notices in late February. In periods of inflation your assessment may have gone down even though the taxable value may have gone up.

Keep in mind that, as a result of the application of Proposal A to the taxable values, there may be a significant gap between the (higher) assessed value and the (lower) taxable value such that a lowering of the assessed value may have little or no effect on the taxable value.

Contact the City Assessor’s Office at 734-374-1315 regarding any questions as to the assessment of your property. The Treasurer’s office cannot assist you in any way with assessment issues.

The tax date is the December 31st each year preceding the tax bills. Therefore the tax date for the 2014 tax bills was December 31, 2013. This was the date as of which the Assessor established the assessed and taxable values of the property being taxed.

Although the taxable value of the property is established as of the December 31 tax date, it is common to pro-rate the bills based on their billing date. The summer bill is billed July 1, so it is pro-rated on a July 1 through June 30 time period. The Winter bill is billed December 1, so it is pro-rated on a December 1 through November 30 time period. A business acquiring the personal property of a prior owner should make sure to escrow funds for the payment of the personal property taxes yet to be levied on the acquired property.

If your mailing address has changed, submit a change of address in writing to the Assessor's Office, or fill out the information on the new address on the back of the tax remittance stub, and return it with your payment.

If you are 62 years of age and had an income of less than $40,000 for 2011, you may apply for a deferment of Summer taxes on your principal residence. An application for deferment filed with the City Treasurer by September 30 defers the due date for the Summer taxes to February 15. You may also be eligible for deferment of your taxes if you meet the income requirement and one of the following conditions: you are totally and permanently disabled, blind, a paraplegic or quadriplegic, veteran, or an eligible widow or widower. Applications for deferment are available at the Treasurer's Office.

Our dates start filling up early in the year and really start picking up in late February to early March. It is best to reach us before then for new golf outings. Don’t let that stop you if you are still looking, we may still have your date available.

You can register to vote for federal, state, and local elections by mail; at your county, city, or township clerk's office; or by visiting any Secretary of State Branch Office. You may also download our Mail-In Voter Registration Form (PDF).

If you have never voted in Michigan and register by mail, you must appear in person to vote in the first election in which you wish to participate. This requirement does not apply if: - You personally hand deliver the mail registration form to your county, city, or township clerk's office instead of mailing the form - You are 60 years of age or more - You are disabled - You are eligible to vote under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

You must contact your City Clerk to request an absentee ballot application. You may also obtain and absentee ballot application form on line through the City’s website, accessible using the link below. Your request for an absentee voter ballot must be in writing, and can be submitted to your City Clerk. Absentee voter ballots are available for all elections. They provide voters with a convenient method for casting a ballot when they are unable to attend the polls on Election Day.

As a registered voter, you may obtain an absentee voter ballot if you are:Age 60 years or olderunable to vote without assistance at the pollsExpecting to be out of town on election dayIn jail awaiting arraignment or trialUnable to attend the polls due to religious reasonsAppointed to work as an election inspector in a precinct outside of your precinct of residence

Your polling location and precinct number are located on your voter ID card. If you do not have your voter ID card, you may obtain this information by calling 734-287-6550 or visit http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1633-49313--,00.html State of Michigan Voter Website.

State and Federal law requires a photo ID to be submitted at the polls. Some acceptable forms are: - Driver’s License - State ID - Student ID, with photo - Passport - Military ID, with photo - Tribal ID, with photo

Call the Water Department at 734-287-6550 a few days before you know you’re going to be moving out of your home. A customer service representative will set up an appointment to obtain a final read and determine if access to the home is required. In most cases we can obtain an actual read from the outside. There is a $20 charge for this service that will be placed directly on your final bill. Final bills can be picked up at city offices or mailed. Water is not shut off for final water readings unless specifically requested.

Please be aware that it takes approximately 2 - 3 hours for utilities to be marked before work can begin on repair of a water main. Staff is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will begin repairs as soon as possible to minimize disruption of your water service. Following a water main break, it may be necessary to restore (concrete, asphalt, lawn etc.) the disturbed property. We will restore this property to the state it was in prior to the main break as soon as possible. Typical restorations generally begin in the spring (April 1) and end in the fall (November 1).

Most often water discoloration is from a water main break or a fire hydrant that is being used in the area. Your water may not look very appealing to drink or use but it is chlorinated treated water. If your water is discolored due to a water main break it may be a few hours before it clears up. Generally if you let your cold water run for approximately 5 - 10 minutes, it will begin to run clear. We recommend that if you do experience discolored water that you do not do laundry until your water runs clear.

There is a $25 charge. Call the Water and Sewer Department at 734-287-6550, and Taylor will schedule a technician to come out. If your request is after hours, call the Taylor Police Department at 734-287-6611. There is a $100 charge for an emergency turn-off.

If your pipes are leaking, shut the water off using the valve at the meter and call a plumber. If you cannot turn it off contact the center; it will schedule a technician to come out. If you need assistance after hours call Taylor Police at 734-287-6611.